Sold | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Page Contents

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Enquire Now

View All Images

£2,151

1966 Volkswagen Beetle

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 21

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1966 VW Beetle is a rare factory right-hand drive example with a desirable 1285cc engine and 27,237 miles. It presents with an original paint patina and interior, offering a characterful, usable classic.
While it exhibits charming age-related wear and some minor corrosion on the bonnet (with a repair panel included), it runs and drives and would benefit from routine servicing. This Beetle is a solid "use and improve" candidate.

Condition

6

The car is described as having 'original paintwork with 'cal' style patina', 'characterful use and improve example', 'wears its age proudly with characterful patina along with the odd age-related mark and blemish'. The bonnet has succumbed to some corrosion, though a repair panel is included. The driver's seat shows wear. As with any older vehicle emerging from storage, it would likely benefit from routine servicing and tuning.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

117028510

Odometer:

27,237 miles

Reg Number:

NPL942D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Seemingly original factory right-hand drive Beetle; showing only 27,237 miles; original paintwork with 'cal' style patina; highly characterful use and improve example The instantly recognisable VW Beetle remains one of the most iconic and beloved classic cars ever produced, with 1960s examples particularly sought-after for their charming styling, simple air-cooled engineering and wonderfully usable nature.

Combining cheerful character with impressive reliability and excellent parts availability, the Beetle has long been a favourite among enthusiasts thanks to its ease of ownership and unmistakable period appeal.

Offered from a small private collection, this particularly characterful Beetle was manufactured in 1966 and represents an increasingly uncommon factory right-hand drive example, appearing to remain in largely original condition throughout.

Furthermore, being a 1966 model, the car is also fitted with the larger 1,285cc engine, giving a useful extra ten horsepower ...